by Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

by Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

We thought it would roll in like some space-age relic, or at least have a bit of a Jetsons vibe. Instead, to us it sounded more like a hair dryer.

No matter. The car, one of only a handful of survivors from the Jet Age, is a near-perfect wonder under the Tonight Show host's care. Leno brought the fabled car to the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance in Beverly Hills last week and talked to us as part of our video series, Tell Us About Your Car.

Turbines are remarkable vehicles, but they never caught on due to their thirst. They can burn virtually any fuel. Leno says that researchers tried tequila in Mexico and Chanel No. 5 perfume in France. Whatever it is, however, the turbine will gulp it.

We had dreamed of seeing the turbine car in operation some day, and we're glad we finally got our chance. Leno truly has it impeccable shape -- and says it gets recognized everywhere he goes with it, especially by older drivers.